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3D perception testing

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The perception of the 3D experience is subjective. It not only depends on the quality of the 3D display, but also on the quality of the 3D content. Apart from that, there are differences in how individuals experience the 3D effect.

We conduct extensive user tests to evaluate the perceived 3D quality, and to investigate which are the main characteristics of ‘good’ 3D content. There are many ways for converting existing 2D material to 3D, and for each of these methods, the resulting user benefits are being balanced against specific requirements in terms of processing power and user interaction.

Case study: 3D and gaming
We investigated the longer-term use of multi-view 3D displays in gaming applications with 20 experienced gamers. During two gaming sessions, one in 2D and one in 3D, galvanic skin response and heart rate were measured (both assumed to assess emotions and presence), followed by questionnaires at the end of each session. The results show that 3D displays provoke significantly higher positive emotions and stronger feelings of presence than 2D displays, indicating that 3D displays have added value in gaming applications.